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Curated OER

Magnetic Fields and Bermuda Triangles

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners use a compass to determine the direction of a magnetic field at any point in space. They explain how two magnetic fields combine, then predict the location of areas where two fields can cancel each other to leave no resultant...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Amazing Magnets Crossword Puzzle

For Students 4th - 8th
In this physics learning exercise, learners identify and write the correct word for each description related to magnets. There are 12 descriptions to complete.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Electricity and Magnets

For Students 10th - 12th
In this physics review activity, students compare average and instantaneous speed, review Newton's laws, electricity, and magnets. This activity has 12 fill in the blank, 8 short answer questions, and 6 problems to solve.
Activity
Teach Engineering

Induced EMF in a Coil Wire

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Small groups investigate the interaction between a coil of wire and a magnet to create an electromagnetic field and observe the voltage they create. Through further interactions, they realize a conductor can be charged from the...
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Teach Engineering

Building an Electromagnet

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Your pupils can build their own electromagnet — awesome! The culminating activity in an eight-part series challenges groups to design and build their own electromagnet. The goal of the activity is to build a magnet capable of picking up...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Electric Motor

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
How does a direct current run a motor? Pupils control five variables in an electric motor and observe how the force diagram changes. The force, magnetic field, and current vary based on the changes in the design of the magnet and...
Lesson Plan
LABScI

The Separation Lab: Candy Colors

For Students 9th - 12th
There's no better motivator than candy! An engaging activity has pupils explore methods for separating mixtures. A two-part lab first explores methods of separation based on size and magnetism. The second activity introduces learners to...
Interactive
Concord Consortium

Direction and Strength of Force in Electric Fields

For Students 6th - 12th
Finally, a helpful tool for modeling electric fields! Young physicists explore the unseen world of magnetism via a simple interactive. Individuals move a charged object around a stationary object and see the strength and directions of...
Unit Plan
Royal Society of Chemistry

Metals—Gifted and Talented Chemistry

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Malleable, magnetic, mesmerizing metals! Pupils love learning about metallic elements, especially through the hands-on activities in an engaging lesson plan. The resource provides thorough instruction on the properties of metals, the...
Lesson Plan
Science Matters

Motors

For Teachers 4th
It's time to get moving! The 13th instructional activity in a 14-part unit on electricity and magnetism explores the relationship between electricity and mechanical energy. Budding scientists build motors and experiment with...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solar System Planet Research

For Students 9th - 10th
In this space science instructional activity, students collect data that includes information in a chart or graph to display in a group. They identify and describe various planet features of a specific planet of choice. Students write...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Making a Compass

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this science worksheet, students create a temporary magnet out of an ordinary pin. Students read an explanation of the process and examine an illustration.
Worksheet
Curated OER

IPC Physics Vocabulary Review

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this physics review worksheet, students review vocabulary words associated with speed, acceleration, Newton's Laws and simple machines, work and energy, magnetism, electricity, and harmonic motion and light. This worksheet has 92...
Interactive
Curated OER

Inductance

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this inductance worksheet, students answer 20 questions about magnetic fields as they relate to inductors, inertia, transistors, and the flow of current through circuits.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Applied Science - Science and Math Lab

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students examine fabric. In this Applied Science lesson, students look at the fibers of fabric through a microscope. Students compare and contrast a variety of fibers.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Magnetic Art

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore the different fields of force of magnets and magnetized objects through the movement of metal filings. They create a work of art.
Organizer
Curated OER

What Forces Come From Magnets?

For Students 4th
In this magnet characteristics worksheet, students will brainstorm what forces come from magnets and three supporting facts for that force.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Magnets

For Teachers K
Students explore magnets, and discover that they can both attract and repel.
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Bonneville

How to Build a Motor

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Electrical engineers entertain and explain how to construct an electromagnet-driven motor. Kellie and Mike, the hosts of the show, are enthusiastic teachers that will help introduce a project that you likely include in your middle school...
Lesson Plan
Chemistry Teacher

Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What an exciting way to introduce your blossoming chemists to the world of metals, nonmetals, metalloids, and polymers! Here is a lab activity that is designed to allow pupils the opportunity to visualize the reaction of metals,...
eBook
Rice University

College Physics for AP® Courses

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
Take a look at an organized physics course. The 34-section electronic textbook covers material in AP® Physics 1 and 2. Teachers use the text to supplement lectures and have the class work through the labs. Each section contains...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Physical Setting: Physics Exam 2004

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Twelve pages of mostly multiple-choice questions comprise this comprehensive New York Regents physics exam. It covers an entire year's worth of physics curriculum and requires about three hours for completion. Review the questions to...
Lesson Plan
PBS

NOVA Sun Lab Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Looking for a sun-sational multi-lesson plan full of videos, simulations, and discussion? Introduce your young scientists to all things solar with a four-part hands-on adventure. Pupils learn the basics of solar anatomy, space weather,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Magnetism

For Students 9th - 10th
In this physics worksheet, learners complete each of the statements with the correct word or phrase. Then they match each of the words listed on the left with their correct descriptions on the right.

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